Countrypad Team

Huw Evan Evans-Bevan

Having studied Hotel & Business Management in Switzerland and spent time with the Savoy and Hilton, Huw returned to Wales not only to pursue various rural activities but to establish, along with business partner Charlie Inkin, the very successful restaurant, pub and country hotel: The Felin Fach Griffin. When faced with the possibility of Felin Newydd leaving the family, Huw took on the huge challenge of finding an alternative life for the family home. By now The FFG and Eatdrinksleep Ltd were in safe hands so he turned his full attention to breathing new life into Felin Newydd and now, with a new (and far prettier) business partner, Countrypad LLP has been established.

Elizabeth Sævareide

Business partner and lady friend – Elizabeth very wonderfully decided to give up the Norwegian fjords for a life in the valleys, and before you make any judgements about her mental condition, know that she spent the mandatory 5 years at Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz in Southern Germany and left with an MBA. Not only tidy but clever too, Elizabeth speaks 4 languages, and though her working background is predominantly in the world of marketing, by the time she left her last position with OSL Elizabeth had become the Party Queen and was managing considerable entertainment budgets.

Lady J Evans-Bevan

Lady J, mother of four, wife of one, grandmother of four (so far) and chief of the equestrian department – President of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society 2005-2006. Master marmalade maker, head horder, director of disagreements, wool weaver, 5 star needle worker, saddle-soap maker, legendary last minute large party chef and without doubt the most wonderful mum any easily side-tracked, unable to make a decision, argumentative, “yes, why don’t all twenty-three of you come and stay for the weekend” son could want.

Sir Martyn Evans-Bevan

The encourager and enthusiast behind this hair-tearing project sadly exiled to Jersey just when the work became really heavy. He has however managed to watch from a safe distance giving calculated and almost scientific advice as required.

Team Green Finger

Phil Hammond – The Felin Newydd Gardens have been passed like the Olympic Torch to our Horticultural expert from the Wye Valley. We are very pleased to have him on board.

Mrs Phillips

Guardian angel and head of knowing where everything is.